George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 39-6387356
ReligionHuman services

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $256K.

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 at a glance

In short: George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 gave $144K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$144,374
+11.7% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
3
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$48,125
+11.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$100
Total assets
$2,070,418
+4.5% vs 2024
Primary geography
Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

The Salvation Army: $144KThe Salvation Army$144KPlymouth Cemetery Association: $100Plymouth Cemetery Association$100Plymouth Methodist Church: $100Plymouth Methodist Church$100

The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($144K). Together the top 3 received $144K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BeloitJanesvilleRoscoe

How George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K3 grants2020 3 grants2021 3 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024 3 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2024) to $151K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $144K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation Army Janesville, WIGeneral$144,174
Plymouth Cemetery Association Beloit, WIGeneral$100
Plymouth Methodist Church Roscoe, ILGeneral$100
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$2,070,418$274,365$184,813$144,3743$161,874$256,043$180,874
2024$1,980,821$249,769$164,134$129,2643$146,580$230,877$161,890
2023$1,895,229$145,704$187,584$147,0823$163,377$129,676$145,559
2022$1,937,110$373,729$186,521$151,1003$168,387$355,593$164,169
2021$1,749,899$97,768$173,810$132,0913—$79,580$171,390
2020$1,825,943$297,584$161,381$131,3663—$281,536$144,603

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • JP Morgan Chase Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $17K (2022) → $18K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2020–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA — Trustee: $18KJP Morgan Chase Bank NATrustee$18K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000

How much does George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 give each year?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 gave $144K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 3 grants.

What is George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's typical grant size?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $48,125, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 give grants?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000 is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.

What is George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's EIN?

George F Buskirk Memorial Tr XXXXX8000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6387356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 7, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2024)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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